Firefighters have worked to contain a significant house fire in the Moorabool region, west of Melbourne, which caused severe damage to the property's roof on Monday morning.
Emergency Response to Moorabool Blaze
Emergency services were called to the scene on Bungal Road in Moorabool just after 10:30 am on Monday, April 7. Upon arrival, crews from the Country Fire Authority (CFA) were confronted with a well-developed fire that had taken hold of the single-storey brick residence.
The fire had already caused substantial damage, with the roof bearing the brunt of the blaze. Firefighters worked for more than an hour to bring the fire under control, using multiple hose lines to attack the flames and prevent them from spreading further.
Damage Assessment and Investigation
The property sustained severe damage to its roof structure as a result of the intense heat and flames. While the main body of the house was also affected, the roof was the most significantly compromised area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident.
Fire investigators are now working to determine the exact cause of the fire. A thorough examination of the scene will be conducted to understand how the blaze started and the factors that contributed to its spread.
Community and Safety Reminders
This incident serves as a stark reminder for residents in the Ballarat and Moorabool areas to ensure their homes are equipped with working smoke alarms. The CFA regularly emphasises that smoke alarms provide the critical early warning needed to escape a house fire safely.
The quick response from emergency services helped to contain the fire to the single property. The cause remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.
